Territory Manager - Maine

ACE Hardware•Augusta, ME

5d•$80,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Emery Jensen is a wholly owned business unit of Ace Hardware Corporation that distributes hardware & home improvement products to the independent Pro Lumber, Paint, Hardware, and E-retailer customer segments. The Territory Manager is responsible for growing the overall customer base by prospecting for new customers, focusing on Independent Hardware Retailers and Pro Dealer Retailers. Once retailers are activated, the Territory Manager will work with the customer to increase total sales volume within a defined geographic territory. The Territory Manager is focused on gaining profitable sales through weekly warehouse orders, convention sales opportunities, dropship programs, and selling other promotional programs. They will analyze each retailer and develop specific customer strategies based on customer needs, all while providing solutions that meet Emery Jensen objectives. The role will execute the identified strategic initiatives and focus objectives for the field sales organization. The Territory Manager manages the customer relationship and will be the liaison between the customer and Emery Jensen. As necessary, the Territory Manager may be required to attend industry related trade shows, such as, but not limited, to The National Hardware Show, The IGC Show and other industry related events.

Requirements

Personally motivated self-starter and results oriented individual focused on solutions based on customer’s needs.
5- years of Business to Business sales experience preferred.
Hardware sales experience a plus.
Excellent listening and negotiating skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong strategic thinking abilities with an emphasis on developing a sales growth plan and the ability to insure implementation.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and opportunities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Extensive travel required including overnight travel.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver annual sales and profit objectives by developing a strategic sales plan that engages retailers and will increase the Emery Jensen customer base within a defined geographic territory.
Represent Emery Jensen both professionally and ethically in all day to day activities.
Develop and foster strong business relationships with key decision makers to grow the overall Emery Jensen business.
Organize and prioritize weekly customer sales routes and calls to meet Emery Jensen goals and objectives.
Effectively communicate with the Emery Jensen Leadership Team with both successes as well as challenges to gain insight and support in achieving Emery Jensen goals and objectives.
Effectively communicate with the internal Sales Support Team, the Care Center and other internal business partners to resolve customer issues and questions in a timely manner.
Collaborate and communicate with Emery Jensen team members to share ideas and sales successes to help in achieving goals and objectives.
Displays sound judgement in relation to expenses (travel and entertainment, car, etc.).

Benefits

Incentive opportunities
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year, in addition to an annual discretionary contribution
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year)
up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
annual Cares Week
20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice
opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
on-site classes, facilitator-led courses
generous tuition assistance program
frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection